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Origin of “Ticket to Work” Program Celebrates 50 Years of Progress
Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program, the portion of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, “supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and want to work.” As the Social Security Administration celebrates 50 years of successfully connecting people with free employment counseling, their representatives encourage potential Ticket users to learn more about the program via information posted on the SSA website (https://www.choosework.ssa.gov/) and offer a free online event at https://www.choosework.ssa.gov/wise scheduled for November 15. An article posted on tribstar.com by Social Security District Manager Amy L. Long provides additional background and detail. Read it here.